salaryRent is lower than in 65% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (86%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,720 a year. That is $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Alabama. It is number 80 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Satsuma?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Satsuma
| Size | Satsuma | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,150 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,454 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Satsuma overall?
Everyday prices in Alabama overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Satsuma, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Satsuma
Life in Satsuma
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Satsuma?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $154 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $219,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Satsuma, AL?
Renting in Satsuma costs a median of about $1,368 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Satsuma?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,720 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Satsuma cheap or expensive?
Satsuma is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.1% of the typical household income of $108,974. It ranks 80th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Satsuma?
The median homeowner in Satsuma pays $952 a year in property taxes, about 0.43% of the median home value.
Is Satsuma more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Alabama are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Satsuma?
The median home value in Satsuma is $219,400, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
6,822 people live in Satsuma. Numbers are typical (middle) values.